Oh the Waiting

Hi SK67,

My biopsy result was ready in 2 weeks time, but I know that sometimes it takes longer. Don't be shy and keep asking, nurses are brilliant and so well aware of how frightened and terrified we are especially whilst waiting for test results! Most importantly, try your hardest to stay positive! Easier said than done, but staying positive does help. When I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June 2023 I thought I would never laugh again, but here I am almost back to normal after finishing my chemotherapy and radioterapy (last session today). You will feel better once your treatment plan is in place. I wish you all the very best with your treatment!

Lana xx

So sorry you have been diagnosed with breast cancer. I had lobular last year and, looking back, the stage where you are right now was the worst part. It seemed to last forever at the time.

As I understand it the target they work to is treatment starting within 62 days of referral, and I don’t think there’s any recourse if it doesn’t. They are under-resourced. Although the delay may be due to your results having to be discussed by a multi disciplinary team before they can be released.

I would think you won’t have much longer to wait. Hang on in there.

Hugs xx

Hi Lana. Great to hear that you have had your final radio today! How does that feel? Hope you can celebrate this positive milestone this weekend. Thanks for your kind words. Will keep on keeping in touch with the BCNs xx

Thanks Raedd. It’s a bit of a ‘jigsaw’. MDT is only on a Thursday morning so if results aren’t in by the Tuesday at 4pm then you dont get air time in the MDT!! Consultants see their patients THurs afternoon and FRi am following MDT. That said I did check with breast care nurse earlier and biopsy results aren’t even back with them yet….so am hoping they arrive Mon/Tues or that will be yet another week I have to wait. It’s driving me mad……but yes you are right I just need to find a way to hang in there (without losing my marbles!!)